Snails are often unpleasant visitors to home gardens. It can be difficult to evict them, especially when there are plants in our garden that they are drawn to.
If we want to get rid of these pests, we should be aware that the location may need to be changed.
Identify possible snail attractants in your garden.
Certain plants have varying impacts on snails. Some discourage pests, while others attract them. It appears that few individuals are aware of the plants that snails find appealing.
- If we aim to completely rid our garden of these pests, it’s essential to check what’s growing in our plots and flower beds. Snails are primarily attracted by plants like violets, beans, cabbage, lettuce, marigolds, sunflowers, and peppers.
- If we want to cultivate the plants listed above, it’s advisable to plant them in raised beds, or in a greenhouse, away from other plants.
These plants can repel snails
- Now, let’s consider plants that naturally repel snails due to their scent or taste. We have quite a few to choose from.
- Garlic, lavender, marjoram, forget-me-nots, and ferns are excellent choices. Dreaming of a garden with peppers or lettuce? Mixing in marjoram or garlic among these vegetables can deter snails.
- By doing so, we reduce the possibility of snails damaging the plants.
- We also need to remember the necessity of proper mulching. If we intend to utilize mown grass as mulch, it should first be thoroughly dried.
Freshly mown grass is enticing to snails, and scattering it can unintentionally establish a snail habitat.
